Detroit Tigers, Halloween draw strong social media feedback

When it comes to Macomb Daily and Daily Tribune social media, two topics that almost always draw plenty of positive reader feedback are the Detroit Tigers and Halloween.

A Facebook post asking readers “should teens be allowed to trick-or-treat” received 59 interactions and counting. The answers might surprise you: The vast majority were hugely in favor of older kids trick-or-treating because “it keeps them out of trouble”, “so long as they put some effort into a costume.”

Wasn’t expecting that reaction.

“I think if you want to trick-or-treat ‘til your 90 you should,” said Donna DeCloedt Grobeel. “Who really cares? I’m not still trick-or-treating, but hey, if you want go begging....go for it”

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Candace Olivia said: “As long as they dress up, they should still do it! There are much worse things teens could be doing!”

Kathleen Bauer “I don’t mind teenagers trick-or-treating, but every year we have moms pushing babies in strollers and begging for them or the ever popular pregnant women begging for candy for they’re not yet born baby,” said Kathleen Bauer. “I do draw the line there.”

“Teens in costume are fine,” said Jean Fitzell Persely. “Be a little creative, though. Don’t put your school football shirt and helmet on and go as a football player. Now, wearing your brothers – ok. Agreed with baby strollers. Really? your time will come, stay at home.”

“Nobody is ever too old for Halloween,” said Lisa Outlan Fedruk. “It never stated that it is a “kids” thing. I give treats out to whomever comes trick or treating.”

Elizabeth Powers Henry said: “I think teens should trick or treat too, as long as they dress up and not act like fools!”

“I think if a teenager has enough nerve to get dressed up and go door to door, they deserve to get treats like everyone else!!” said Dawn Ricard Choike.

“There aren’t enough things for kids to do these days that are free,” Donna DeCloedt Grobbel added in another comment. “Come get the candy if my light is on, I don’t care how old you are! Life should be about giving! Not complaining that you had to give a 3cent candy bar to someone over the age of 12.... If you feel differently than I do, that’s your choice.”

A few others, however, shared a more traditional opinion.

“I think 12 is a good age,” said Norman Masonis. “After that they can start attending Halloween parties and leave the begging for the little ones.”

“After age 11 – or earlier,” said Greg Donahoe.

“This will be my son’s last year, and he is 12,” said Kathy Canapini. “And yes, he is required to wear a costume, or he’s not going. ;o)”

Facebook readers also responded en masse when asked: “As it stands now, Game Six of the World Series would coincide with Halloween. So, what’s more important? The World Series or Halloween?”

“The World Series,” according to Carolyn Amara.

“No big deal,” said Jennifer Rice Crouteau. “We should have it sewn up by then. Just sayin’.”

Judy DeWaters “Come on......Tigers just need to win it all in 5 - problem solved!” said Judy DeWaters.

“It would be in the National League city…so you do both,” said Thomas R. Mill.

“I hope they win in game 5 because I need to take my kids out for Halloween,” said Ann Marie Ban.

“World Series!!!” said Tim Ruthenberg. “And the kids too that is what makes that day Awesome!!!”

“No need to worry, cuz the series will be over by then,” said Eva Strzelwicz. “Tigers win with a sweep!!!!!”

“Tigers will have won it before then but the World Series is more important,” said Tony Pawelek. “Halloween comes every year. Tigers in the World Series, not so much.”